Fri.Aug 02, 2024

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity – August 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

June 26, 2024: Infintium Fuel Cells, a manufacturer of a variety of hydrogen power cells with a maximum power of 35kWh, which act as an alternative to electric batteries, enabling businesses in the material handling industry to increase productivity, lower costs and deliver true-zero emissions, acquired Goldenstone Acquisition for $18 million through a reverse merger.

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National Security: CFIUS Issues 2024 Annual Report to Congress

Deal Lawyers

Last month, CFIUS issued its 2023 Annual Report to Congress. The report highlights key indicators of CFIUS’s activities and process, including the complexity and volume of its cases.

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FTC Focus: Private Equity Investments In Healthcare

JD Supra: Mergers

U.S. antitrust regulators, particularly the Federal Trade Commission, have been stepping up scrutiny of private equity investments in healthcare. On March 5, the FTC, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, issued a joint request for public comment on consolidation in healthcare markets, citing concerns that PE "transactions may lead to maximizing profits at the expense of quality care.

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Buffett's Berkshire sells $3.8 billion worth of Bank of America in 12-day selling spree

CNBC: Investing

Berkshire Hathaway dumped a total of 19.2 million BofA shares over the past three days for almost $779 million, according to a new regulatory filing.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Third Circuit: Unsecured Claim for Royalties from Intellectual Property Purchased by Debtor Discharged Under Chapter 11 Plan

JD Supra: Mergers

Mitigating risk of loss associated with a bankruptcy filing should be an element of any commercial transaction, especially if it involves a sale or license of intellectual property rights. A ruling recently handed down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit provides a stark reminder of the consequences of when it is not. In In re Mallinckrodt PLC, 99 F.4th 617 (3d Cir. 2024), the Third Circuit ruled that, in the absence of any security, a claim asserted by the seller of intellectual.

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … International Mergers & Acquisitions (Part 1 of 4): Conducting International Regulatory Diligence and Evaluating Potential CFIUS Concerns

JD Supra: Mergers

The risks for international investments have sharply expanded in recent years. Identifying, managing, and mitigating investment risk, in the current regulatory environment, can be just as essential as managing risk in any other type of international transaction.

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Disaster Recovery Steps Up With New Cisco NERVs

Cisco: M&A

When natural disasters or cyberattacks strike, communications are often the first to be impacted. In response, Cisco NERVs are on 24/7 standby for rapid deployment, providing advanced and secure communications for emergency responders during disaster recovery.

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The EC sheds light on the key concept of distortion under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation

JD Supra: Mergers

The European Commission (EC) has issued preliminary clarifications concerning the distortion test under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). These preliminary clarifications come only a year after the FSR came into force, and amidst calls from practitioners and businesses to shed more light upon the FSR substantive test.

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The News Movement Showed How Hard It Is to Profit From Gen Z on Social Media

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Washington Post is creating a division to find valuable audiences in new places. The C.E.O.’s last company shows that’s a tough road.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Event in Review: Private Equity Investment in Healthcare

JD Supra: Mergers

Investment in the healthcare industry requires careful consideration, as it involves numerous distinct areas of the law. Venable's Private Equity Investment in Healthcare webinar series explores the unique issues and timely developments that shape deals within the industry.

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Fed Will Scour Jobs Report for Signs of Weakness

The New York Times: Banking

Central bankers are preparing to cut interest rates, and are warily monitoring job data as they consider when and how much to lower them.

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"Market Practice" 2024 DGCL Amendments Become Effective

JD Supra: Mergers

The amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) are effective yesterday, August 1, and will apply retroactively to agreements and contracts that a Delaware corporation entered into, or that a Delaware corporation’s board approved, on or before August 1, 2024. However, the amendments will not apply to or affect civil actions or proceedings completed or pending on or before August 1.

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Fears grow Fed is too late to cut rates as bets increase for a half-point easing at next meeting

CNBC: Investing

As markets crater, traders and economists we talked to are worried the central bank is behind the curve.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Delaware Governor Signs Into Law Amendments to Delaware’s General Corporation Law

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 17, 2024, Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) from Senate Bill 313 that had sparked considerable controversy within the corporate law and governance community. These amendments were predominantly intended to reverse three recent decisions of the Delaware Court of Chancery and aim to provide more predictability to certain corporate practices and processes resulting from these decisions.

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Airlines may be struggling but global travel is in an uptrend. These companies are set to benefit 

CNBC: Investing

Investors are positive on the hardware side of the travel industry that could get a lift from Boeing aircraft delays, and the rise in global travel.

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Corporate Practice of Medicine, Antikickback and Stark Analysis After the AAEM-PG and Envision Settlement

JD Supra: Mergers

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine Physician Group (AAEM-PG) recently settled a lawsuit in United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Envision Healthcare and Envision Physician Services, accusing them of violating the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) laws in California. The lawsuit alleged the “friendly physician” model used by Envision to control medical practices through management services agreements interfered with the medical judgment and.

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Here are the top stocks to own right now, according to UBS

CNBC: Investing

As August begins, UBS unveiled its top picks, adding three new names to the list from the industrials and materials sectors.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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2024 Amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware Go into Effect

JD Supra: Mergers

The latest amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) went into effect today, August 1, 2024, to address, among other things, (i) stockholder agreements related to corporate governance; (ii) remedies for terminating merger agreements, including lost premium damages; and (iii) what form documents must be in for a board of directors to properly approve a merger.

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Dan Niles bought more Nvidia during the sell-off, says it can double from here as AI builds out

CNBC: Investing

Nvidia shares can double from these levels, according to portfolio manager Dan Niles.

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Japanese Stocks Tumble 6% as Yen Strengthens

The New York Times: Banking

A rapidly strengthening yen and a sell-off in stocks in the United States pushed Japan’s markets to a second consecutive day of big losses on Friday.

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Wall Street analysts think investors should buy the dip in Amazon, call cloud business a 'bright spot'

CNBC: Investing

Investors may want to consider buying the sell-off in Amazon shares, according to some Wall Street analysts.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Planning for Cisco Certification Exam Success

Cisco: M&A

Ace your Cisco CCNA or other cert exams with Cisco U. Learning Paths and practice tests. Get tips, avoid common traps, and prep for success.

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Janus Henderson sees attractive opportunities in this underappreciated corner of the real estate market

CNBC: Investing

Industrial REITs have underperformed the market, resulting in some selective opportunities, according to Janus Henderson.

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Tradeweb completes all-cash acquisition of Institutional Cash Distributors

The TRADE

Tradeweb Markets has completed its acquisition of Institutional Cash Distributors (ICD), an investment technology provider for corporate treasury organisation trading short-term investments. Billy Hult The $785 million, all-cash transaction was originally announced earlier this year in April. The acquisition will see Tradeweb add corporate treasury professionals as a fourth client channel, building on top of its existing focus on institutional, wholesale and retail clients – as well as giving th

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Onni Bidco Oy commences the voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all the shares in Innofactor Plc on 5 August 2024

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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The Psychological Impact of Selling a Business: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

In the world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often celebrated as strategic moves that lead to growth, expansion, and increased market share. However, behind the scenes, there’s an aspect that’s frequently overlooked—the emotional toll it takes on the individuals involved, particularly the sellers. Selling a business can be a deeply personal and psychologically challenging experience, fraught with a mix of excitement, anxiety, and uncertainty.

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BNP Paribas to pay €5.1 billion for AXA Investment Managers in trillion-dollar asset management JV

The TRADE

BNP Paribas has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of AXA Investment Managers – representing around €850 million in assets under management – for just over €5 billion. The deal is set to include an agreement for BNP Paribas’ long term management of a large part of AXA’s assets. It is expected to be signed at the end of 2024 and close in mid-2025, pending relevant regulatory approvals.

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Olympics-Equestrian-Britain win team jumping gold ahead of US and France

Global Banking & Finance

By Tassilo Hummel VERSAILLES (Reuters) -Britain’s equestrian team bagged another Olympic title as showjumpers Ben Maher, Harry Charles, and Scott Brash won gold on Friday with almost no errors on a challenging course to bring further cheer in the wake of the damaging Charlotte Dujardin scandal.